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House roll call 79 · 36th Congress · Mar 5, 1860

To suspend rules and consider a resolution providing for a congressional investigation into improper actions of the President or officers of government to influ

On Mar 5, 1860, the House voted 117–45. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 83–0, Democrats 9–45, Others 25–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 members voted against their own party.

During the 36th Congress (1859–1860), James Buchanan was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Yes

117

No

45

Did not vote

82

Date

Mar 5, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.